DURHAM, N.C.- Duke University junior Natasha Anasi has been named one of 15 semifinalists for the Missouri Athletic Club's (MAC) Hermann Trophy on Wednesday. Anasi was selected a semifinalist for the prestigious award for the second straight year.

The MAC Hermann Trophy is the highest individual award in intercollegiate soccer. It is presented annually in January during a banquet at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis.

NCAA Division I coaches who are NSCAA members may vote for their top choices starting Wednesday, Nov. 28 to Wednesday, Dec. 5. New this year is a fan voting component, conducted through LockerDome, which allows fans to also contribute to picking this year's MAC Hermann Trophy winners.

Anasi, who is a produce of Arlington, Texas, started all 23 games for the Blue Devils at the center back position. She was a second team All-ACC selection in 2012 as she helped lead Duke to its second straight NCAA Elite Eight appearance along with a 15-6-2 record. Anasi registered two assists on the season and guided the Blue Devils to six shutouts on the year. She logged a team-high 2,017 minutes.

The top three vote-getters will be announced Thursday, Dec. 6. The winner will be announced during the MAC Hermann Trophy banquet in St. Louis on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013.